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TR65: Nakamura No More PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Harrison (ranked 25386 p4p, 6200 weight class) and Brayan Matias (ranked 634 p4p, 596 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liam Harrison !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brayan Matias!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matias misses with a body shot.
Matias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harrison .
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrison .
Matias fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matias gets caught flat footed, as Harrison shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matias trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matias's head.
Matias trying to keep a closed guard but Harrison is proving a slippery customer.
Matias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Harrison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Matias is looking to regain half guard here but Harrison keeps moving and retains side control.
Harrison goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matias has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Harrison but great work by Matias.
Matias in side control, throwing shots but Harrison defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matias tries to move into full mount but can't pass Harrison 's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matias in side control, throwing shots but Harrison defends.
Matias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matias has knee on belly momentarily but Harrison bucks him off and regains half guard.
Matias looks winded!
Harrison tries to kick Matias off but Matias keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matias trying to pass the guard but Harrison defending well.
Matias is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matias is working away from the top position though.
Harrison has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Matias is on him like a limpet, forcing Harrison back against the cage.
Harrison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matias wants to break free but Harrison has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matias throws a series of strikes that have Harrison backpedaling.
Harrison misses with a few strikes there.
Matias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harrison .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison rushes Matias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harrison manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Harrison blocks the low kick.
Harrison throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matias.
Some bone on bone action there as Harrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matias fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harrison sprawls well initially but Matias persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harrison has one foot on Matias's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Harrison dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harrison .
Liam Harrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Matias shoots in for a takedown but Harrison shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matias is defended easily by Harrison .
Matias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrison avoids the body shot from Matias.
Harrison is looking to counter the offense by Matias and move into the clinch.
Harrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison scoring well with a low kick there.
Harrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matias.
Liam Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brayan Matias.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harrison or perhaps it was just good defense by Matias, which made it look bad.
Matias is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias looks for the body kick but Harrison saw that one coming.
Harrison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matias shoots for a double leg takedown but Harrison sprawls well. He's pushed Matias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harrison jumps guard and drags Matias to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Matias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Matias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matias wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Harrison has his feet on Matias's thighs here. He's pushed Matias off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Matias screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Harrison !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Perez (ranked 5405 p4p, 6389 weight class) and Izzy Hall (ranked 591 p4p, 650 weight class). Izzy Hall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Enzo Perez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enzo Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Izzy Hall!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hall sprawls well. Hall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Perez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Izzy Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Perez.
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perez gets a clinch.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall misses with a knee to the head.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Hall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Perez jumps guard but Hall stands there with Perez around his waist. Perez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez is looking to break free of the clinch but Hall has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Perez.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perez wants a takedown but no success here.
Perez tries to break free but Hall pushes him back against the cage.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Hall.
Hall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Hall lands a body punch.
Hall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hall stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Hall's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Enzo Perez has been cut.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
Perez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall drops Perez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Perez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Perez is rocked!
Hall tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hall lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Perez senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Izzy Hall!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Albert (ranked 4594 p4p, 5921 weight class) and Soe Nyan Bo (ranked 518 p4p, 182 weight class). Soe Nyan Bo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pentti Albert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Soe Nyan Bo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albert closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Albert ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Albert no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Albert is trying to hold Bo in close to prevent damage but Bo has managed to pass into half guard.
Albert has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bo!
Albert is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Albert to take his back!
Bo controlling well, preventing Albert from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albert trying to control but not successfully.
Albert is trying to break free.
Albert is working hard here to advance position.
Albert just trying to survive but Bo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Albert trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Albert tries to escape the position.
Albert trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albert tries to escape the position.
Albert trying to control the hands but Bo won't let him.
Albert tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bo trying to control but Albert is having none of it.
Albert tries to control the position but Bo now has his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albert tries to escape the position.
Bo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Albert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albert trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albert is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Albert just trying to survive but Bo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Albert tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Albert wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Albert rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Albert has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bo!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Albert's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soe Nyan Bo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Albert staying out of range there.
Albert doesn't manage to clinch there - Bo circles away.
Albert gets a clinch.
Albert lands with a light punch inside.
Bo misses with the head strike.
Bo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Albert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bo takes a shot to the head.
Albert jumps guard.
Albert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Albert throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bo uses it to pass to side control.
Albert is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albert is trying desperately to improve position.
Albert has given up his back here.
Albert trying to control but not successfully.
Soe Nyan Bo has got the better of the ground game so far.
I really don't envy Albert right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albert prevents Bo from getting a body triangle.
Bo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Albert tries to roll but Bo sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Albert trying to control the hands but Bo breaks the grip.
Albert tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albert trying to control the position but Bo manages to sink in the hooks.
Bo keeps control of the position as Albert tries to break free.
Albert trying to control the hands but Bo won't let him.
Albert rolls, trying to escape but Bo keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bo avoiding Albert 's attempts to control his hands.
Bo controlling well, preventing Albert from escaping the position.
Bo doesn't have the hooks in and Albert manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albert wants to control from the top but Bo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Soe Nyan Bo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Albert tries to clinch up.
Albert closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Albert blocking some punches.
Albert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Albert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albert lands a nice shot to the body.
Albert is trying to pull guard but Bo has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bo.
Bo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albert has a couple of punches blocked by Bo.
Albert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Albert jumps guard but Bo stands there with Albert around his waist. Albert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bo working aggressively here.
Albert blocks a body shot from Bo.
Albert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albert jumps guard.
Albert throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bo uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albert tries to improve position but can't.
Albert is trying to work for a sweep but Bo has mounted him!
Albert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Albert wants to hold on but Bo pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albert is looking to improve his position but Bo isn't that keen on the idea.
Albert tries to lock up and control but Bo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bo prevents Albert from getting the reversal.
Albert tries to hold on but Bo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albert is desperately trying to improve his position but Bo has a good base and remains in mount.
Albert tries to improve his position but instead Bo has taken his back!
Albert wants to control his opponent's hands but Bo gets his hands free.
Albert is really stuck here.
Bo avoiding Albert 's attempts to control his hands.
Albert is really stuck here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bo tries to get the hooks in deep but Albert pushed the leg off.
Bo keeps control of the position as Albert tries to break free.
Bo avoiding Albert 's attempts to control his hands.
Bo is hanging on to Albert's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pentti Albert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soe Nyan Bo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soe Nyan Bo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soe Nyan Bo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gu Young Min (ranked 4289 p4p, 25389 weight class) and Liam McLennon (ranked 229 p4p, 501 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gu Young Min!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liam McLennon!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLennon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLennon ducks under a wild hook from Young Min.
Young Min switches off momentarily and McLennon cracks him with a monster right hand! Young Min topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as McLennon dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by McLennon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam McLennon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fergus Archer (ranked 3722 p4p, 5579 weight class) and Ba’al Lightning (ranked 465 p4p, 597 weight class). Fergus Archer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ba’al Lightning's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fergus Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ba’al Lightning!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer misses with a hook. Lightning ducked under it nicely.
Archer swings for the body but Lightning moves out of range.
Lightning lands a big right hand that sends Archer crashing to the mat! Lightning stays standing though and waves Archer back to his feet!
It looks like Fergus Archer has been cut.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lightning is just out of range.
Lightning has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lightning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Lightning flashes Archer a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Archer's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Archer crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Lightning punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ba’al Lightning!
Ba’al Lightning seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maw Real (ranked 2272 p4p, 24698 weight class) and Ezekiel Rawlins (ranked 290 p4p, 718 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maw Real!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ezekiel Rawlins!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlins misses with a straight right.
Real tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawlins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rawlins throws an overhand right that lands on Real's shoulder, as Real tries to avoid the shot.
Rawlins drops his hands momentarily and Real takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rawlins connects with a jab.
Real throws a jab but it's blocked by Rawlins.
Real uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rawlins.
Nice body punch from Real.
Rawlins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Real instigates a clinch.
Rawlins looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Real escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rawlins is looking to score with low kicks.
Real moves into the clinch.
Real escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Real swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rawlins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Real looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawlins is just out of range.
Rawlins throws a combination that misses
letting Real counter with a right hand.
Real fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlins manages to avoid it.
Rawlins misses with a hook to the body
and Real counters with a nice uppercut.
Rawlins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Real connects with a combination that backs up Rawlins into the cage. Real lands a flurry of punches that gets past Rawlins's guard. Rawlins is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Real bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maw Real!
A very excited looking Maw Real rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Destro Vonstein (ranked 3546 p4p, 2001 weight class) and Dokuro Kunimatsu (ranked 386 p4p, 230 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Destro Vonstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dokuro Kunimatsu!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonstein ducks under a wild hook from Kunimatsu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kunimatsu. Vonstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kunimatsu gets caught napping as Vonstein dives in and scores a takedown. Kunimatsu manages to retain guard.
Vonstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Kunimatsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kunimatsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vonstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vonstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kunimatsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vonstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vonstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kunimatsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunimatsu looking for a guillotine here but Vonstein defends easily.
Vonstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Kunimatsu has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunimatsu looking for a guillotine here but Vonstein defends easily.
Vonstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Kunimatsu looking for a guillotine here but Vonstein defends easily.
Kunimatsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kunimatsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kunimatsu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vonstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vonstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kunimatsu working a defensive guard here.
Kunimatsu has an active guard here but Vonstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Vonstein seems content to control.
Vonstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vonstein is looking to take a break and control but Kunimatsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunimatsu is trying to control but can't.
Vonstein has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kunimatsu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kunimatsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vonstein wants to control from the top but Kunimatsu keeps moving.
Vonstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vonstein seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vonstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kunimatsu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kunimatsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kunimatsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kunimatsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vonstein defends well.
Vonstein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kunimatsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vonstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kunimatsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vonstein throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Destro Vonstein dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vonstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kunimatsu is trying to defend but Vonstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vonstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vonstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vonstein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kunimatsu is just riding it out for now. Vonstein eventually gives up the hold.
Kunimatsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunimatsu looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunimatsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Kunimatsu trying to control here.
Kunimatsu looking for subs from the bottom but Vonstein mounts him!
Kunimatsu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vonstein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vonstein throwing strikes from guard but Kunimatsu blocks nicely.
Kunimatsu looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein postures up in Kunimatsu's guard and throws a big left but Kunimatsu blocks it.
Kunimatsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vonstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kunimatsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vonstein.
Kunimatsu working for a triangle but Vonstein defends it easily.
Kunimatsu keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully.
Destro Vonstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vonstein throwing strikes from guard but Kunimatsu blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunimatsu trying to control the position.
Vonstein forces his way into half guard.
Vonstein stalling.
Kunimatsu trying to control but Vonstein postures up.
Vonstein is looking for a kimura here.
Vonstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kunimatsu sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vonstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Kunimatsu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vonstein.
Kunimatsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vonstein defends well.
Vonstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vonstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kunimatsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vonstein defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Destro Vonstein dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kunimatsu forces Vonstein back against the cage and clinches.
Kunimatsu jumps guard but Vonstein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kunimatsu successfully pulls guard.
Kunimatsu keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully.
Kunimatsu working for a triangle but Vonstein defends it easily.
Kunimatsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vonstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vonstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonstein throws a sloppy strike and Kunimatsu has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Vonstein is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kunimatsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dokuro Kunimatsu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Daniel (ranked 3170 p4p, 1630 weight class) and Hemmo Partanen (ranked 407 p4p, 230 weight class). Hemmo Partanen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trey Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hemmo Partanen!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Partanen misses.
Partanen misses with a hook
and Daniel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hemmo Partanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partanen scores with a hook to the body. Daniel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Partanen - just one landing.
Partanen lunges at Daniel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daniel's hand.
Partanen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daniel counters with a left and a right that stings Partanen.
Partanen throws out a loose jab but Daniel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Partanen.
Daniel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partanen.
Daniel is looking to counter punch.
Partanen throws a hook to the side of Daniel's head but Daniel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniel appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniel ducks under a wild hook from Partanen.
Daniel throws a big counter combination but Partanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partanen swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Daniel to counter with a crisp jab.
Partanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Partanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Daniel counters with a three punch combo that has Partanen backing up. Partanen nods at Daniel to acknowledge the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Partanen. Beautiful body shot.
Partanen scores with a shot to the body.
Partanen misses the jab.
Partanen misses with a shot to the body
and Daniel counters with a left and a right that stings Partanen.
Partanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Daniel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Partanen throws the left hand but Daniel avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Daniel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Partanen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Partanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partanen throws a big shot that misses.
Daniel is looking for a counter combo.
Daniel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Partanen misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Partanen.
Partanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Partanen misses its intended target.
Partanen looks to throw the jab but Daniel is out of range.
As Partanen looks to move away, Daniel throws a big counter combo but Partanen just gets out of the way.
Partanen cracks Daniel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daniel is rocked!
Partanen cracks Daniel on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Daniel falls backwards against the cage. Partanen follows up with more strikes that drop Daniel to his knees. Partanen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Daniel! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hemmo Partanen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fotu Veainu (ranked 766 p4p, 2720 weight class) and Derogatory Thibodeaux (ranked 115 p4p, 341 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fotu Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derogatory Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux clinches up with Veainu and pushes him back against the cage.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu pulls guard successfully.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Veainu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing good reports from Veainu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Veainu has his feet on Thibodeaux's thighs here. He's pushed Thibodeaux off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thibodeaux screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fotu Veainu!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinichiro Tomonaga (ranked 706 p4p, 2335 weight class) and Jetmir Erminus (ranked 87 p4p, 242 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shinichiro Tomonaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jetmir Erminus!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erminus throws an off balance right hand
and Tomonaga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tomonaga misses with some punches.
A short right from Tomonaga on the inside.
A short right from Tomonaga on the inside.
Erminus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erminus.
Erminus blocks a jab.
Erminus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Erminus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomonaga.
Tomonaga lands a jab to Erminus's midsection.
Tomonaga misses with a left hand
and Erminus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomonaga takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
Erminus is looking to score with low kicks.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot.
Tomonaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erminus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tomonaga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tomonaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Erminus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tomonaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tomonaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Tomonaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Erminus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tomonaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tomonaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tomonaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomonaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomonaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tomonaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tomonaga misses with an uppercut
letting Erminus counter with a right hand.
Tomonaga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tomonaga lands with a good body shot.
Tomonaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erminus! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomonaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Erminus is just out of range.
Erminus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tomonaga looks to throw the jab but Erminus is out of range.
Tomonaga misses with a jab to the body
and Tomonaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erminus motions for Tomonaga to come forward. Erminus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tomonaga throws a shot from downtown. Erminus moves away and avoids it.
Tomonaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tomonaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tomonaga lands with a shot to the body.
Erminus throws a jab when Tomonaga was well out of range.
Erminus throws a lazy right hand but Tomonaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tomonaga lands a jab to the nose.
Tomonaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erminus misses with a left hand
and Tomonaga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tomonaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomonaga misses with a looping left.
Tomonaga digs a good hook to Erminus's body.
Tomonaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erminus.
Tomonaga avoids the body shot from Erminus.
Tomonaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erminus.
Erminus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomonaga.
Tomonaga misses with a straight left.
Erminus throws an overhand right that lands on Tomonaga's shoulder, as Tomonaga tries to avoid the shot.
Tomonaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Erminus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomonaga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erminus! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Tomonaga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erminus swings widly with a right hand
and Tomonaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erminus.
Erminus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tomonaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Erminus throws a looping overhand right but Tomonaga ducks down to avoid it.
Shinichiro Tomonaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Tomonaga. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Erminus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomonaga punishes Erminus's body with a nice straight punch.
Tomonaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erminus slips under a jab.
Tomonaga missing with a left hand there. Erminus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erminus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tomonaga lands with a straight right. Erminus didn't see that one coming.
Tomonaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Erminus throws a poor cross that misses
and Tomonaga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichiro Tomonaga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tomonaga looks to land a right hand but Erminus moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Tomonaga. That snapped Erminus's head back.
Tomonaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Erminus is just out of range.
Erminus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erminus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomonaga.
A big left from Erminus misses.
Tomonaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Erminus off the cage and back into range.
Tomonaga throws a body punch but Erminus moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Tomonaga - just one landing.
Tomonaga throws an overhand right that lands on Erminus's shoulder, as Erminus tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erminus throws out the jab.
Erminus misses with a hook to the body
and Tomonaga moves into the clinch.
Tomonaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tomonaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erminus. Erminus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomonaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erminus moves out of range as Tomonaga strikes.
Tomonaga throws a big shot that misses.
Erminus flicks out a counter leg kick but Tomonaga steps away.
Tomonaga throws a shot to the body.
Erminus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tomonaga misses with an uppercut.
Erminus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tomonaga misses with a looping left.
Erminus throws out a counter right but Tomonaga avoids it with no problem.
Erminus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tomonaga.
Erminus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erminus moves out of range of the strikes.
Tomonaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Tomonaga.
Erminus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Erminus misses with an uppercut. Tomonaga saw that one coming.
Tomonaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erminus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomonaga tries to counter by clinching up but Erminus breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Erminus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomonaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erminus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tomonaga throws a lazy right hand but Erminus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shinichiro Tomonaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Erminus throws a looping overhand right but Tomonaga ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Tomonaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erminus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tomonaga.
Erminus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tomonaga misses the shot to the body.
Tomonaga throws an overhand right that lands on Erminus's shoulder, as Erminus tries to avoid the shot.
Erminus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Erminus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erminus misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomonaga lands a body shot.
Tomonaga misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Erminus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomonaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erminus moves away.
Tomonaga lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tomonaga.
A big right from Erminus misses.
Tomonaga lands a jab to Erminus's midsection.
Tomonaga lands a jab.
Tomonaga lands with a shot to the body.
Tomonaga just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erminus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomonaga.
Erminus misses with a right hand
and Tomonaga counters with a left to the body.
Tomonaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erminus manages to avoid it.
Tomonaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tomonaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erminus manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Erminus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tomonaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tomonaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Erminus counters with a nice uppercut.
Tomonaga misses with an uppercut.
Tomonaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tomonaga throws a big shot that misses.
Tomonaga throws a hook but Erminus avoids it easily.
Erminus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomonaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Erminus.
A little feinted left hand from Tomonaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichiro Tomonaga dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Erminus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomonaga.
Tomonaga takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Erminus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tomonaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tomonaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erminus throws a lazy uppercut
and Tomonaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Erminus throws a body punch but Tomonaga moves out of range.
Tomonaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erminus misses with a straight right.
Erminus defending well as Tomonaga loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erminus! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Erminus is just out of range.
Erminus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot.
Erminus throws an off balance right hand
letting Tomonaga counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomonaga throws a jab when Erminus was well out of range.
Tomonaga works the jab nicely.
Tomonaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erminus was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomonaga.
Erminus throws an overhand right that lands on Tomonaga's shoulder, as Tomonaga tries to avoid the shot.
Erminus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tomonaga looks to land a right hand but Erminus moved out of range.
Erminus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tomonaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erminus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erminus throws a body punch but Tomonaga moves out of range.
Tomonaga misses with a wild body shot.
Erminus throws out a counter right but Tomonaga avoids it with no problem.
Tomonaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Erminus has time to react.
Tomonaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erminus.
Erminus throws the left hand but Tomonaga avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Tomonaga misses
and Erminus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Tomonaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Erminus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Erminus throws a right and a left that Tomonaga avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Erminus.
Erminus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tomonaga with a body shot.
Erminus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomonaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erminus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tomonaga throws a hook to the side of Erminus's head but Erminus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erminus misses with a looping right.
Erminus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tomonaga misses with a left hand
letting Erminus counter with a right hand.
Tomonaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomonaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erminus. Erminus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tomonaga takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erminus! But no joy.
Tomonaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Tomonaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erminus.
Erminus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomonaga takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
Erminus takes a swing at Tomonaga's ribcage but misses.
Erminus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tomonaga.
Tomonaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erminus can do to turn this around?
Tomonaga throws a big shot that misses.
Erminus misses with a hook.
A jab from Erminus misses.
Erminus tries to land a leg kick but Tomonaga saw it coming and moves away.
Shinichiro Tomonaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Tomonaga as he connects with a hook.
Erminus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erminus throws a right hand that Tomonaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomonaga also avoids with ease.
Tomonaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Erminus.
Tomonaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Erminus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomonaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erminus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tomonaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Erminus misses with a double jab.
Tomonaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erminus.
Jetmir Erminus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomonaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erminus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinichiro Tomonaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tomonaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinichiro Tomonaga!
A relieved looking Shinichiro Tomonaga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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